Review of Shattered Glass (2003) by Brandon C — 19 Jul 2007

I like Peter Saarsgard, but don't like Hayden Christiensen, he wasn't at his worst here though.

This review of Shattered Glass (2003) was written by Brandon C on 19 Jul 2007.

Shattered Glass has generally received positive reviews.

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